An Introduction To African Politics
by Alex Thomson /
2010 / English / PDF
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The third edition of
The third edition ofAn Introduction to African Politics
An Introduction to African Politics
continues to be the ideal textbook for those new to the study of
this fascinating continent. It gets to the heart of the politics
of this part of the world, tackling questions such as: How is
modern Africa still influenced by its colonial past? How do
strong ethnic identities on the continent affect government? Why
has the military been so influential? Why do African states have
such difficulty managing their economies? How does African
democracy differ from democracy in the West?
continues to be the ideal textbook for those new to the study of
this fascinating continent. It gets to the heart of the politics
of this part of the world, tackling questions such as: How is
modern Africa still influenced by its colonial past? How do
strong ethnic identities on the continent affect government? Why
has the military been so influential? Why do African states have
such difficulty managing their economies? How does African
democracy differ from democracy in the West?
The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features
of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring
political patterns that have dominated this continent since
independence.
The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features
of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring
political patterns that have dominated this continent since
independence.
Features and benefits of the third edition:
Features and benefits of the third edition:Thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring
issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion,
social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and
democracy.
Thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring
issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion,
social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and
democracy.Identifies key recurrent themes such as the competitive
relationships between the African state, its civil society and
external interests.
Identifies key recurrent themes such as the competitive
relationships between the African state, its civil society and
external interests.Contains useful boxed case studies at the end of each
chapter, including: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Côte
d’Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the
Congo and Zimbabwe.
Contains useful boxed case studies at the end of each
chapter, including: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Côte
d’Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the
Congo and Zimbabwe.Each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions, as
well as questions and advice on further reading.
Each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions, as
well as questions and advice on further reading.Illustrated throughout with images of important political
figures, and key moments in African history.
Illustrated throughout with images of important political
figures, and key moments in African history.Important terms and concepts are explained in a clear and
accessible manner and supported by contemporary examples.
Important terms and concepts are explained in a clear and
accessible manner and supported by contemporary examples.
This expanded, fully revised and updated edition remains the
ideal gateway for students seeking to make sense of the dynamic
and diverse political systems that are a feature of this
fascinating part of the world.
This expanded, fully revised and updated edition remains the
ideal gateway for students seeking to make sense of the dynamic
and diverse political systems that are a feature of this
fascinating part of the world.
